Top Gun 2, also known as Top Gun: Maverick, is one of the most eagerly awaited films of all time.

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In the next sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise's character flies the skies with younger pilots, bringing the 1980s into the contemporary day.

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The release of Top Gun 2 has been postponed until June 26, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the release date was pushed up two days to June 24, a month before Top Gun: Maverick was pushed back to December 23, 2020.

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The film was again postponed to July 2, 2021, a few months later in July 2020. Top Gun: Maverick was delayed until April 2021, when it was rescheduled on November 19, 2021.

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The release date of the film has been pushed back from November 19, 2021 to May 27, 2022.

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That's a six-month delay, which is yet another major setback for a film that has failed to find an audience since its inception. Hopefully, the latest delay will not dampen the anticipation for Top Gun 2.

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There's also no assurance that May 27, 2022, will be the actual release date, as the film could be postponed again in the coming months.

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Top Gun 2 necessitates a theatrical experience to really appreciate what makes it special, so it's understandable that Paramount would want to give it the finest release window possible.

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However, three years is a long time, and the original excitement for the picture may have waned as a result of the several delays.

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There's no doubt that Top Gun: Maverick will hit theatres eventually, but with a release date set for May 27, 2022, fans will have to wait a long time.

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